Furniture - Links for non-domestic seating linked together in a row - Strength requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies strength requirements and test methods for the links used for non-domestic seating, which can be linked together in a row.
This European Standard does not specify strength or durability requirements for individual chairs as these are contained within EN 15373.
Assessment of ageing and degradation is not included.
Tests carried out according to this European Standard are intended to demonstrate the ability of the links to function correctly in their intended environment. It should be understood that fulfilling the requirements does not ensure that the links will operate as expected in circumstances or emergencies that cannot be foreseen.

Möbel - Verbindungselemente für Reihenbestuhlung für den Nicht-Wohnbereich - Festigkeitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Festigkeit und Sicherheit sowie Prüfverfahren für Verbinder von zu Reihen zusammengestellten Sitzmöbeln fest sowie ausschließlich für die Verbindungselemente die Anforderungen an die Dauerhaltbarkeit und Sicherheit und die Auswirkungen, die sich daraus auf die Konstruktion ergeben können.
Die vorliegende Norm legt keine Anforderungen fest für die Sicherheit oder Dauerhaltbarkeit der einzelnen Stühle, da die Reihenbestuhlung sich nicht von anderen, für den öffentlichen Gebrauch vorgesehenen Sitzmöbeln unterscheidet.
Eine Bewertung der Alterung und Verwitterung ist nicht enthalten.
Durch die nach der vorliegenden Europäischen Norm durchgeführten Prüfungen soll der Nachweis erbracht werden, dass die Verbindungselemente in ihrer vorgesehenen Umgebung einwandfrei ihre Funktion erfüllen. Es sollte beachtet werden, dass durch die Erfüllung der Anforderungen nicht sichergestellt ist, dass die Verbindungselemente unter nicht vorhersehbaren Umständen oder Ereignissen erwartungsgemäß funktionieren.

Ameublement - Assemblages pour siéges à usage non domestique assemblés en une rangée - Exigences de résistance et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne fixe les exigences de résistance ainsi que les méthodes d’essai pour les assemblages de sièges à usage non domestique pouvant être assemblés en une rangée.
La présente norme ne spécifie pas d’exigences de résistance ou de durabilité pour les sièges eux-mêmes car ces aspects sont traités dans l’EN 15373.
L’influence du vieillissement et les dégradations ne sont pas prises en compte.
Les essais effectués conformément à la présente Norme européenne ont pour but d’évaluer le bon fonctionnement des assemblages en condition normale. Il est entendu que la conformité aux exigences ne saurait assurer que les assemblages fonctionneront comme prévu dans des circonstances ou cas de panique imprévisibles.

Pohištvo - Vezni elementi pri stolih, povezanih v vrsto - Trdnostne in varnostne zahteve ter preskusne metode

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
17-Apr-2007
Withdrawal Date
30-Oct-2007
ICS
97.140 - Furniture
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 207/WG 5 - Contract and educational furniture
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
26-May-2023
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 14703:2007 - Furniture - Links for linked seating - Strength and safety requirements and test methods

Overview - EN 14703:2007 (CEN)

EN 14703:2007 specifies strength requirements and test methods for the links used to join non‑domestic seating in a row (linked seating). It defines how link performance is assessed under static and dynamic loading to show that linked rows of chairs will behave acceptably in normal use and foreseeable emergency situations. The standard applies to the linking components only - individual chair strength and durability are covered by EN 15373 - and does not include ageing or long‑term degradation assessment.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and definitions - linked seating, positive links (stay linked when lifted/overturned) and gravity links (disengage when lifted).
  • Test specimens - tests are carried out on fully assembled seating; knock‑down furniture must be assembled per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • General test conditions - static loads maintained for (10 ± 2) s; environmental temperature recorded if outside 15–25 °C; tolerances: forces ±5%, masses ±0.5%, dimensions ±1 mm.
  • Row displacement test - assembly of 11 chairs; apply 200 N horizontally to centre seat front/rear; centre displacement must not exceed 200 mm forward or rearward.
  • Link strength options - two acceptable outcomes for severe loading:
    • Option A: row remains intact (links may be damaged).
    • Option B: at least one chair becomes disengaged.
  • Overturning test - on 11 linked chairs, apply sufficient force to overturn the row forwards and rearwards.
  • Horizontal impact test - on 5 linked chairs with 160 kg placed on each end seat; use the specified impactor (50 kg moving mass with WBA basketball seating) to drop 60 mm delivering 10 impacts forward and rearward to specified points.
  • Test equipment details - loading pads (100 mm diameter), 25 mm foam overlay (120 ± 25 kg/m³), floor stops ≤12 mm unless design requires otherwise.
  • Test reporting - must reference EN 14703, include chair/link descriptions, test results, link type (positive/gravity and Option A/B), deviations, test facility and date.

Applications - who uses EN 14703:2007

  • Seating manufacturers - to design and verify link components for auditoria, public waiting areas, theatres, stadiums and other non‑domestic seating.
  • Test laboratories - to perform standardized strength and impact tests and issue test reports.
  • Procurement, specifiers and architects - to specify compliant linked seating for public buildings.
  • Facilities managers & safety assessors - to verify link performance for safe row installation and maintenance.

Related standards

  • EN 15373 - Strength, durability and safety requirements for non‑domestic seating (covers individual chair requirements).
  • Reference to CEN (European Committee for Standardization) for national implementation details.

Keywords: EN 14703:2007, linked seating, non‑domestic seating links, strength requirements, test methods, row displacement, overturning test, horizontal impact test, CEN.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 14703:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Furniture - Links for non-domestic seating linked together in a row - Strength requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies strength requirements and test methods for the links used for non-domestic seating, which can be linked together in a row. This European Standard does not specify strength or durability requirements for individual chairs as these are contained within EN 15373. Assessment of ageing and degradation is not included. Tests carried out according to this European Standard are intended to demonstrate the ability of the links to function correctly in their intended environment. It should be understood that fulfilling the requirements does not ensure that the links will operate as expected in circumstances or emergencies that cannot be foreseen.

This European Standard specifies strength requirements and test methods for the links used for non-domestic seating, which can be linked together in a row. This European Standard does not specify strength or durability requirements for individual chairs as these are contained within EN 15373. Assessment of ageing and degradation is not included. Tests carried out according to this European Standard are intended to demonstrate the ability of the links to function correctly in their intended environment. It should be understood that fulfilling the requirements does not ensure that the links will operate as expected in circumstances or emergencies that cannot be foreseen.

EN 14703:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Furniture - Links for linked seating - Strength and safety requirements and test methodsPohištvo - Vezni elementi pri stolih, povezanih v vrsto - Trdnostne in varnostne zahteve ter preskusne metodeAmeublement - Assemblages pour siéges a usage non domestique assemblés en une rangée - Exigences de résistance et méthodes d'essaiMöbel - Verbindungselemente für Reihenbestuhlung für den Nicht-Wohnbereich - Festigkeitsanforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14703:2007SIST EN 14703:2007en,fr,de97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14703:200701-september-2007

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14703April 2007ICS 97.140 English VersionFurniture - Links for non-domestic seating linked together in arow - Strength requirements and test methodsAmeublement - Assemblages pour siéges à usage nondomestique assemblés en une rangée - Exigences derésistance et méthodes d'essaiMöbel - Verbindungselemente für Reihenbestuhlung fürden Nicht-Wohnbereich - Festigkeitsanforderungen undPrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 March 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14703:2007: E
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